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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.88, 1,372.64 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.88, 1,372.64 and 602.08 is: 830.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.88 : 1,372.64 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.88/1,372.64 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.88x = 1,372.64 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.88x = 826,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,439.09/994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.69

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